How To Make Easy Poached Salmon with Salsa Verde
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 sprigs of fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the salsa verde:
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Fill a large skillet or deep pan with water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
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Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then lay them in the simmering water. Add the lemon slices and dill sprigs.
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Poach the salmon for about 10-12 minutes, until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salsa verde. In a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, capers, red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse until it forms a coarse sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the water and place it on a serving dish. Spoon the salsa verde over the top of each fillet.
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Serve the poached salmon with salsa verde alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 389mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Protein : 36g
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